2020 Costa Custom Boats Hybrid Catamaran CCB264HC 

When the winds die down, I'll get the drone out and make some more in action movies to post.

So far, so good. The newest models do have an improved console with an integrated "flat" wrap-around window which I like, however the Boca-tech button placement on my model is superior (above the head, easy to see, keeps dry). The boat is a joy to drive and handles a wide variety of conditions (far more than my previous Yellowfin Bay 24 -- though it was a great boat too). The team at Costa is really good and has taken great care of me. I have had a few minor issues which again are solved in newer builds, but Costa came to my boat and fixed them within days.

@@floridawoodworker Great to hear you’re happy with it and thanks for the thoughtful reply.

So far, I have not noticed an issue with the hatches. There is no gasket in the traditional sense, but the underside of each hatch lid is marine foam (like seadeck) which is compressed when closed. All of the gunnels and hatches are fully finished and beautiful. I'll get some video of that next time I'm on the boat.

For me, I usually leave them in but when I did want those rod holders I've just left them at home.

Absolutely, a Yellowfin 26 was considered -- as was the Barker 26 and Andros 32. Ultimately, I choose the Costa 264 because of the extra width (two feet wider), my family preferred the lounger-style seat in the front, and the tower was a better design (sunroof, more shade coverage, better console layout). The YF26 was going to be about $15k cheaper, though not all elements were comparable. The YF26 is a bit cramped, and for me if going that route I actually would have leaned more towards the Barker 26 for fit and finish. The Andros 32 is incredible, but would have gone past my boat lift weight limit causing more hassle and expense.

@@floridawoodworker Appreciate the input! I'm definitely going to talk with the guys over at Costa to see if I can get a closer look.

There is never "that much worth" in most fairly expensive items, I've found. Goes back to personal choices, your individual wallet, and what you really want. For a billionaire this is nothing more than a weekday dividend; where for a burger flipper perhaps more than a lifetime of savings. When I bought my first boat and it was $25k I thought people buying $75k boats were out of their mind. With time, and life changes, my perception changed (though I do agree, not that much "worth" ... afterall, still just a boat)

@@floridawoodworker can't agree 400k you could buy a nice home or air B and B this thing lost value as soon as you touched the water iat the end of the day its a small boat with two motors there are LOTS of those there are not a lot of folks with 400k sorry its waste

@@zackriden79 You sure can, but you can't ride a nice home or rental around the Gulf, go deep sea fishing, or pull up to the sandbar when the day is done!

@@floridawoodworker can buy a twin gengine 26 foot boot fairly decent for 70k though and a Air B and B

@@zackriden79 My AirBnBs paid for it, I know! That would be smart to do.

Base model starts around $189K. If that wasn't ridiculous enough, the company says (NOT verbatim) you can make any additions and pay OVER $300K.

Costa will send you a price sheet if requested. Starts at $180 (base) but most are $275-375k depending on options, power, trailer, lift bunk, etc.

@@csrboltfan2643 wow I was way off on pricing...my search continues...lol

Yes, it's an option (that I did not want)